Obesity and Dieting - Lifestyle Change Verses Crash Diets

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Endocrinologist, discusses dieting & obesity. For more information on obesity and nutrition, please contact your local family physician, registered dietician, or endocrinologist.

Endocrinologist, discusses dieting & obesity. For more information on obesity and nutrition, please contact your local family physician, registered dietician, or endocrinologist.

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Featuring Dr. Richard Bebb, MD, ABIM, FRCPC

Presenter: Dr. Richard Bebb, Endocrinologist, Victoria, BC

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Quiz: Do You Understand Obesity? ( 12 participated.)

97-100 People got two or more of these video questions wrong...

Questions
 
True
False
1

Diabetes is associated with obesity.

Explanation:

Many medical problems such as diabetes, stroke and heart attacks are associated with being overweight or obese.

2

A BMI over 25 is considered obese.

Explanation:

Muscle mass effects the metabolic rate. Crash diets can cause muscle loss which can slow the metabolism.

3

There are medication options for people with obesity.

Explanation:

Yes, commonly prescribed weight loss medications include orlistat, phentermine, buproprion and naltrexone. These medications may be prescribed when other lifestyle changes have not proven effective.

4

Sleep habits are not associated with obesity.

Explanation:

Sleep habits are associated with obesity. Other common reasons include consuming too many calories, leading a sedentary lifestyle, and certain medications.

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